Item # M 20 Anise Tea Cookies
Included in kit: packets 1, 2, 3 Makes 24-30 cookies
(not included: 1/2 cup unsalted butter
Step 1
- Preheat oven to 350˚ F.
- In medium bowl, place softened butter (1/2 cup) and contents of Packet #1 (sugar). Beat until light and creamy.
step 2
- Add contents from Packet #2 to the butter/sugar mixture, along with 1/3 cup water, plus 1/4 cup more water.
- Blend all ingredients well to make a smooth soft dough, kneading briefly with hands if necessary.
step 3
- Make shapes as desired, with ping-pong sized balls:of dough:
...roll into smooth balls and place on ungreased cookie sheet OR
...roll between your hands to form a rope, about 4-5” long, Connect the ends and twist into a figure 8 shape OR
...attach ends of rope to form a circle (like a tiny bagel) and press the joint gently with finger to form a mild indent OR
...make a spiral “pinwheel” from the rope, tucking the end underneath pinwheel
step 4
- Place all shapes on ungreased cookie sheet.
- Bake until edges are light golden, about 10-12 minutes.
- Cool on the baking sheet for 1 minute before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.
step 5
- Mix glaze Packet #3 with 2 –3 TBLSP water in a small bowl, stirring till very smooth, but not “soupy”
- Dip cooled cookies into the icing face-down and lay on wax paper or a wire rack. Sprinkle with Packet 4 non-pareils while wet.
Item # M22 Kourabia Butter Cookie
Included in Kit: Packets 1, 2, 3 Makes 40-50 cookies
-not included: 2 sticks unsalted butter (1 cup)
step 1
- Preheat oven to 350˚ F.
- Pour contents of Packet #1 into medium bowl. Add 1 cup softened butter (butter should be soft but not melted.)
- Beat until light and creamy.
step 2
- Add contents of Packet #2 and 1 TBLSP water to the bowl, and blend all ingredients well into a soft dough. Do not overmix, but the mixture should leave the sides of the bowl at this point.
step 3
- Cut dough in 3 sections. One section at a time, roll out the dough into ropes ¾” in diameter.
- Cut the dough on the diagonal, approximately 2 inches apart. Repeat with other dough sections.
step 4
- Bake in 350˚ F oven, for 10-15 minutes until the bottoms are a slight light golden. The cookies themselves should still be white.
step 5
- Pour contents of Packet #3 into shallow bowl. While cookies are still warm, roll them in the powdered sugar to coat all sides.
HELPFUL TIP
- The first coat of powdered sugar will probably melt into the cookie itself, so you can sprinkle with additional sugar as a second layer if you wish.
- Enjoy with your favorite hot beverage or as part of any mezze display!